Domain Name Help and Information

To register and buy a domain name is a very easy process, but if you've never purchased a name here is information to help you before you purchase a name.

All domain registars are not created equal and even though they may look as though they have the cheapest domain name registration on the web, they may have other costs when you register a domain.

Free Domain Names

There are many companies offering services to register a free name but if your going to be using the name for a business, you need to buy a domain since the average price is usually less than $10 a year.

Also these free names are only subdirectories under the registars service.

For example if you use one of these services your domain name would look like this: yoursitename.co.nr

Sure it looks short enough but there are a few good reasons not to use these free services when you create your web presence.

1.Looks unprofessional

2. If starting affiliate marketing, many merchants may not let you use this

3. Difficult to remember

4. May be ads on your web pages

5. No guarantee how long it will remain a freebie

6. Not top level name (com, net, info)

Free Domain with Hosting

There are more and more hosting companies which offer a free domain when you purchase a hosting plan.

VodaHost, one of the leaders in web hosting, offers free domain for life when you purchase their hosting plan. It is a great deal as it has unlimited bandwidth and space.

Choosing Domain Name

You want to make sure the name you register describes what your site is about.

There are still many cool names that have not been taken so don't worry as all the great ones are still unregistered. See this information on choosing a domain name.

Register a Domain Name

There are hundreds of registars on the web. Many of these companies are resellers and even though it looks like they offer the cheapest price, you may find out they have hidden costs.

No matter what registrar you use, you don't have to buy a hosting plan with that company also.

Example: Register a name with registrar A, but purchase a hosting plan with hosting service B.

You just point the nameservers at registar A to your hosting service B.

Here is help when you register a domain name.